Speech and Language Therapy for Schools
Speech and Language Therapy Services for Schools
With over 60 years’ combined experience, we’ve supported 50,000+ children across 450+ schools. We provide expert, technology-enhanced speech and language therapy across West Yorkshire, the Midlands, North West England, and North East Lincolnshire, from major cities to smaller communities.
We deliver tailored support for all Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) at Universal, Targeted, and Specialist levels, giving every pupil the strategies and tools to reach their full potential.
Our focus is on making the biggest possible impact. That’s why we work not just with children, but with the whole ecosystem around them – from assessment and therapy to training and support for teachers. Our services are designed to help schools and pupils thrive.
Traditional Speech and Language Therapists Services
We offer comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services, including assessments, report writing, and intervention. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each child and school.
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Assessment Speech Therapy:
We work within various types of educational settings to deliver assessments and therapy in an environment that the child is comfortable in and work seamlessly with both them and school staff. We listen to each child and build a service around what works for them, their parents and/or carers. We have a transparent way of sharing and working collaboratively, putting the child in the centre and working closely with all involved to set targets and goals jointly. This session can be delivered face to face or online.
Traditional Speech and Language Therapists Services
We offer comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services, including assessments, report writing, and intervention. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each child and school.
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Assessment Speech Therapy:
We work within various types of educational settings to deliver assessments and therapy in an environment that the child is comfortable in and work seamlessly with both them and school staff. We listen to each child and build a service around what works for them, their parents and/or carers. We have a transparent way of sharing and working collaboratively, putting the child in the centre and working closely with all involved to set targets and goals jointly. This session can be delivered face to face or online.
Communication and Language Specialist (CALS) Services:
Our CALS are highly trained to support children with communication and language difficulties. They provide screening, Specialist targeted and targeted interventions one to one/ group therapy. You can opt for a blend of SLT and CALS services, which can help reduce costs while still providing high quality support.
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Intervention First™
We know from experience that a significant proportion of children with SLCN do not require specialist SLT assessment, they require prompt ‘targeted’ therapy. We also understand it is extremely helpful for this therapy to be delivered within the school setting. This is where our pioneering approach Intervention First™ is ideal.
Created to identify and provide swift intervention for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, our Intervention First™ model is spearheaded by our highly skilled Communication and Language Specialists (CALS) who expertly screen and deliver a wide range of targets/specialist targeted interventions both one to one and groups focusing on attention, listening, communication and language/vocab needs, then assess/report each child’s progress.
This is an ideal option for schools that want to focus specifically on intervention and increase their capacity to deliver a wide range of speech and language interventions both at the targeted and specialist level.
Communication and Language Specialist (CALS) Services:
Our CALS are highly trained to support children with communication and language difficulties. They provide screening, Specialist targeted and targeted interventions one to one/ group therapy. You can opt for a blend of SLT and CALS services, which can help reduce costs while still providing high quality support.
Intervention First™ for Schools
We know from experience that a significant proportion of children with SLCN do not require specialist SLT assessment, they require prompt ‘targeted’ therapy. We also understand it is extremely helpful for this therapy to be delivered within the school setting. This is where our pioneering approach Intervention First™ is ideal.
Created to identify and provide swift intervention for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, our Intervention First™ model is spearheaded by our highly skilled Communication and Language Specialists (CALS) who expertly screen and deliver a wide range of targets/specialist targeted interventions both one to one and groups focusing on attention, listening, communication and language/vocab needs, then assess/report each child’s progress.
Training Courses
We offer on-demand courses through our Chatterbug Academy hub, which schools can purchase and access directly, giving staff the flexibility to complete high-quality SLCN training anytime, anywhere.
In addition, we provide in-house and virtual bespoke training, tailored to your school’s specific needs. We can customise courses on topics such as Colourful Semantics, How to Support Children with DLD, Bucket Therapy, Selective Mutism, Social Communication, Speech Sound Disorders, Language Development, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), Gestalt, Understanding SLCN, and Complex Communication, delivered by Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) with practical, evidence-based strategies ready to use in the classroom.
Contact us to discuss bespoke training for your school and staff.
Training and Support for Staff
We offer on-demand courses through our Chatterbug Academy hub, which schools can purchase and access directly, giving staff the flexibility to complete high-quality SLCN training anytime, anywhere.
In addition, we provide in-house and virtual bespoke training, tailored to your school’s specific needs. We can customise courses on topics such as Colourful Semantics, How to Support Children with DLD, Bucket Therapy, Selective Mutism, Social Communication, Speech Sound Disorders, Language Development, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), Gestalt, Understanding SLCN, and Complex Communication, delivered by Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) with practical, evidence-based strategies ready to use in the classroom.
Contact us to discuss bespoke training for your school and staff.
Teaching First
A 12-week programme by Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapy, designed to train educators to become Communication Champions within their schools. Delivered through Chatterbug Academy and supported by Chatterbug’s Speech and Language Therapists, the programme equips educators to support children at a targeted level of SLCN, identify when specialist intervention is needed, and make appropriate referrals to an SLT. Participants also learn to use the BrightspeechApp and InterventionFirst to assess, support, and deliver interventions effectively.
Benefits include flexible learning, ongoing professional guidance, and access to proven tools and resources to enhance SLCN provision.
Contact us now to find out how your school can benefit from the Teaching First programme
EHC Assessments
Our SLTs can conduct assessments to support the EHCP application process and deliver the specified interventions within an EHC plan.
Communication Friendly Environment Audit
If you are interested in making sure that your school is facilitating communication development for all pupils at the universal level, Audit may be an option you wish to consider. This audit is undertaken by our specialist team who will meet with the
school community and carry out a series of observations to fully capture how your setting supports/facilitates communication at all levels. Upon completion, you will be awarded a Communication Friendly Status at Gold, Silver, or Bronze level, with options for a follow up audit. A detailed report with recommendations is provided at the end of the audit to support you in creating a development plan.
Teaching First
A 12-week programme by Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapy, designed to train educators to become Communication Champions within their schools. Delivered through Chatterbug Academy and supported by Chatterbug’s Speech and Language Therapists, the programme equips educators to support children at a targeted level of SLCN, identify when specialist intervention is needed, and make appropriate referrals to an SLT. Participants also learn to use the BrightspeechApp and InterventionFirst to assess, support, and deliver interventions effectively.
Benefits include flexible learning, ongoing professional guidance, and access to proven tools and resources to enhance SLCN provision.
Contact us now to find out how your school can benefit from the Teaching First programme
EHC Assessment
Our SLTs can conduct assessments to support the EHCP application process and deliver the specified interventions within an EHC plan.
Communication Friendly Environment Audit
If you are interested in making sure that your school is facilitating communication development for all pupils at the universal level, Audit may be an option you wish to consider. This audit is undertaken by our specialist team who will meet with the
school community and carry out a series of observations to fully capture how your setting supports/facilitates communication at all levels. Upon completion, you will be awarded a Communication Friendly Status at Gold, Silver, or Bronze level, with options for a follow up audit. A detailed report with recommendations is provided at the end of the audit to support you in creating a development plan.
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SLCN Statistics
More than 1.9 million children and young people in the UK have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Language disorder alone is one of the most common disorders of childhood, affecting nearly 10% of children and young people everywhere throughout their lives.
Children and young people with speech, language and communication needs may struggle with any aspect of communication, such as making friends, learning and developing skills which are crucial to success in adulthood. As a result, unsupported children with SLCN may display challenging or withdrawn behaviour, and suffer profound lifelong consequences without sufficient input.
Common signs of communication difficulties you should be aware of:
- Struggling with putting words together to make sentences
- Difficulties with pronunciation
- Poor play/social skills and difficulty making friends
- Difficulties learning to read/write
- Playing with toys appropriately
- Struggling to listen
- Difficulties making friends
- Struggling to find words
- Struggling to construct long sentences
- Appearing quiet or withdrawn
- Struggling to keep up with their schoolwork
Our therapy programmes and training are designed to effectively target the following areas:
Universal: Focus on establishing supportive communication environments at home and in school, thus providing consistency.
Targeted: Create bespoke therapy sessions for individuals or groups, either as a single occurrence or ongoing input. We can also train parents and staff to deliver these programmes.
Specialist: We actively promote quality-first teaching and can conduct a full or part audit of your staff and school environment to help tailor our programmes to your needs.